Gold lacquer
Definition
Commercial name for a metallic lacquer dissolved in volatile organic solvents, originally used in industry for decorative gold painting of metal or wood surfaces. In a sociological and slang sense, the term designates the substance illegally inhaled for its psychoactive effects, as well as a pejorative term for homeless individuals addicted to it.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Gold lacquer
- Volatile inhalant
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun when referring to the chemical substance, masculine noun when applied pejoratively to individuals. |
| Formation | Commercial blend derived from the Latin root 'auro-' (gold) and the Romanian noun 'lac' (lacquer). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [au.ro.ˈlak] |
| Source | Lexicon of Industrial Chemistry and Urban Socio-Linguistic Formations |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Muncitorul a aplicat un strat subțire de aurolac pe gardul metalic pentru a-i oferi un aspect clasic și strălucitor.
EN: The worker applied a thin layer of aurolac onto the metal fence to give it a classic, shiny appearance.
RO: Raportul sociologic descria viața grea a tinerilor care foloseau aurolac ca modalitate de evadare din realitate.
EN: The sociological report described the harsh life of youths who utilized aurolac as a means of escaping reality.
RO: Mirosul puternic de aurolac din magazia veche de vopsele i-a provocat instantaneu o stare de amețeală.
EN: The strong smell of aurolac from the old paint shed instantly caused him a sensation of dizziness.
Idioms & Phrases
Vapori de aurolac / Aurolac fumes / lacquer vapors
RO: Gaze toxice eliberate prin evaporarea solvenților chimici, extrem de nocive pentru sistemul nervos central.
EN: Toxic gases released by the evaporation of chemical solvents, highly harmful to the central nervous system.
Efect de aurolac / Aurolac effect / inhalant intoxication
RO: Stare de euforie de scurtă durată urmată de halucinații și pierderea coordonării, provocată de inhalarea solvenților.
EN: Short-term state of euphoria followed by hallucinations and loss of coordination, caused by inhalant abuse.
Aplicare de aurolac / Aurolac application / gold-lacquer coating
RO: Procedeu tehnic de finisare prin care o peliculă protectoare cu pigmenți aurii este întinsă pe un suport din lemn.
EN: Technical finishing procedure whereby a protective film with golden pigments is spread over a wooden support.
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